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Bill Holdings, Inc.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 19 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 16 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Total revenue rose 14% in Q4: Total revenue was $436.2 million, up 14%, from $406.6 million in the third quarter. The prior release had given a range of $425.0 - $435.0 million for the quarter. Source
  • Core revenue grew 16%, led by transactions: Core revenue was $400.5 million, up 16%, from $371.1 million in the third quarter. Transaction fees of $324.3 million accounted for most of the increase. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income up 80%: Non-GAAP operating income was $101.6 million, up 80%, from $79.8 million in the third quarter. For fiscal 2026 it was $323.7 million, up 35%. GAAP operating loss was $34.3 million against $22.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Businesses using solutions declined: Businesses using solutions were 479,300, down from 493,800 at March 31, 2026. BILL AP/AR customers rose to 183,300 from 181,500 in that quarter. Source
  • Free cash flow rose in Q4: Free cash flow was $96.5 million in the fourth quarter against $68.5 million, and $354.7 million for fiscal 2026 against $312.5 million. Operating cash flow was $111.0 million in the quarter. Source
  • Quarterly buybacks of about $300 million: The company repurchased about 8.4 million shares for about $300 million in the quarter, against $30.0 million a year earlier, under the authorization announced in the prior quarter. Fiscal 2026 repurchases of common stock totaled $560.5 million. Source
  • FY27 guidance covers Q1 and full year: Guidance was given for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and the full year, covering total revenue, core revenue, rewards expense, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS. Source
  • Rewards netted from revenue, not S&M: Rewards expense will be netted from core and total revenue instead of recorded in sales and marketing. Management said this better reflects Spend and Expense economics and aligns with industry practice. Source

“Our results for the year demonstrate the durability of our business. We continue to see strong demand for BILL’s integrated platform, with increasing adoption of our AI capabilities,”

René Lacerte, BILL CEO and Founder

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue SourceQ1 FY27 (quarter ending September 30, 2026)$432.5 - $442.5 millionNew
Total revenue growth SourceQ1 FY27 (quarter ending September 30, 2026)9% - 12%New
Core revenue SourceQ1 FY27 (quarter ending September 30, 2026)$398.0 - $408.0 millionNew
Core revenue growth SourceQ1 FY27 (quarter ending September 30, 2026)11% - 14%New
Rewards expense SourceQ1 FY27 (quarter ending September 30, 2026)$92.5 millionNew
Non-GAAP operating income SourceQ1 FY27 (quarter ending September 30, 2026)$112.5 - $117.5 millionNew
Non-GAAP net income SourceQ1 FY27 (quarter ending September 30, 2026)$98.0 - $102.0 millionNew
Non-GAAP diluted EPS SourceQ1 FY27 (quarter ending September 30, 2026)$0.96 - $1.00New
Total revenue SourceFY27 (year ending June 30, 2027)$1,807.0 - $1,857.0 millionNew
Total revenue growth SourceFY27 (year ending June 30, 2027)9% - 12%New
Core revenue SourceFY27 (year ending June 30, 2027)$1,669.0 - $1,719.0 millionNew
Core revenue growth SourceFY27 (year ending June 30, 2027)11% - 14%New
Rewards expense SourceFY27 (year ending June 30, 2027)$401.5 millionNew
Non-GAAP operating income SourceFY27 (year ending June 30, 2027)$421.0 - $451.0 millionNew
Non-GAAP net income SourceFY27 (year ending June 30, 2027)$370.5 - $394.5 millionNew
Non-GAAP diluted EPS SourceFY27 (year ending June 30, 2027)$3.56 - $3.79New
Non-GAAP tax provision rate SourceQ1 FY27 and FY2720%Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Guidance given for Q1 FY27 and full-year FY27. The prior release gave guidance only for fiscal 2026. Source
  • New guidance: Rewards expense guidance added for Q1 FY27 and fiscal 2027. Source
  • New: Rewards expense to be netted from core and total revenue instead of recorded as an operating expense under sales and marketing, a voluntary change. Source
  • New: Jonathan Leaf welcomed as Chief Revenue Officer. Source

Fourth quarter and full-year results

  • Total revenue rose 14% in Q4: Total revenue was $436.2 million, up 14%, from $406.6 million in the third quarter. The prior release had given a range of $425.0 - $435.0 million for the quarter. Source
  • Core revenue grew 16%, led by transactions: Core revenue was $400.5 million, up 16%, from $371.1 million in the third quarter. Transaction fees of $324.3 million accounted for most of the increase. Source
  • Fiscal 2026 total revenue up 13%: Fiscal 2026 total revenue was $1,653.2 million, up 13%, and core revenue was $1,504.7 million, up 16%. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income up 80%: Non-GAAP operating income was $101.6 million, up 80%, from $79.8 million in the third quarter. For fiscal 2026 it was $323.7 million, up 35%. GAAP operating loss was $34.3 million against $22.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Q4 net loss, but non-GAAP EPS rose: GAAP net loss was $18.5 million, or $0.19 per share, in the fourth quarter, against a net loss of $7.1 million, or $0.07 per share. Non-GAAP net income was $94.0 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, against $0.53. Source
  • Full-year GAAP net loss against prior profit: GAAP net loss for fiscal 2026 was $11.2 million, or $0.11 per share, against net income of $23.8 million a year earlier. Non-GAAP net income was $314.8 million, or $2.77 per diluted share, against $2.21. Source

Revenue lines and solutions

  • Float revenue fell year over year: Float revenue, which is interest on funds held for customers, was $35.7 million in the fourth quarter against $37.4 million, and $148.4 million for fiscal 2026 against $161.8 million. Source
  • Integrated Platform revenue increased: Integrated Platform revenue, which combines AP/AR and Spend and Expense, was $377.0 million against $325.5 million a year earlier. Source
  • Spend and Expense revenue rose: BILL Spend and Expense revenue was $184.6 million against $150.6 million a year earlier, while BILL AP/AR revenue was $192.4 million against $174.9 million. Source
  • Embedded Solutions revenue rose: Embedded Solutions and Other revenue was $23.5 million against $20.4 million a year earlier. The line includes FI Channel revenue, Invoice2go and other solutions. Source

“In Q4, we delivered 16% core revenue growth with strong non-GAAP profitability - demonstrating that growth and margin expansion are not a trade-off at BILL,”

Rohini Jain, BILL Chief Financial Officer

Customers and network

  • Businesses using solutions declined: Businesses using solutions were 479,300, down from 493,800 at March 31, 2026. BILL AP/AR customers rose to 183,300 from 181,500 in that quarter. Source
  • Spend and Expense customers grew: BILL Spend and Expense spending businesses reached 46,500, up from 45,600 at March 31, 2026 and 41,100 a year earlier. Source
  • Network members reached 9.2 million: Standalone network members, meaning those who have originated or received an electronic payment on the platform, reached 9.2 million, up 11%. Source
  • Integrated Platform customers up, Embedded down: Integrated Platform businesses reached 229,800, up from 210,500 a year earlier. Embedded Solutions and Other customers fell to 249,500, from 283,200 a year earlier. Source

Payment volume and transactions

  • Total payment volume rose 14%: Total payment volume was $98 billion, up 14%, from $88.7 billion in the third quarter. Source
  • Transactions processed rose 14%: Transactions processed were 37 million, up 14%, from 34 million in the third quarter. BILL AP/AR transactions were 12.9 million and Spend and Expense transactions were 21.8 million. Source
  • AP/AR payment volume rose: BILL AP/AR payment volume was $82.0 billion against $72.5 billion a year earlier. Spend and Expense volume was $7.1 billion against $5.8 billion, and Embedded Solutions and Other volume was $9.2 billion. Source

Margins and cost lines

  • GAAP gross margin up; non-GAAP slightly lower: GAAP gross margin was 81.7% in the fourth quarter against 80.8%. Non-GAAP gross margin was 84.9% against 85.0%, and 84.5% for fiscal 2026 against 85.0%. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin rose to 23%: Non-GAAP operating margin was 23% in the fourth quarter against 15%, and 20% for fiscal 2026 against 16%. GAAP operating margin was negative 8% against negative 6%. Source
  • Restructuring charges in fourth quarter: Restructuring charges were $76.6 million in the fourth quarter and $90.9 million for fiscal 2026, with none in the year-earlier periods. Total stock-based compensation was $52.8 million, down from $59.8 million. Source
  • R&D fell; sales and marketing rose: GAAP research and development was $63.1 million against $90.1 million a year earlier, while GAAP sales and marketing was $158.3 million against $148.1 million. Source
  • Rewards expense rose to $94.0 million: Rewards expense was $94.0 million against $76.8 million. It was 51% of BILL Spend and Expense interchange fee revenue, the same as the prior quarter, and is currently recorded within sales and marketing. Source

Cash flow, buybacks and balance sheet

  • Free cash flow rose in Q4: Free cash flow was $96.5 million in the fourth quarter against $68.5 million, and $354.7 million for fiscal 2026 against $312.5 million. Operating cash flow was $111.0 million in the quarter. Source
  • Quarterly buybacks of about $300 million: The company repurchased about 8.4 million shares for about $300 million in the quarter, against $30.0 million a year earlier, under the authorization announced in the prior quarter. Fiscal 2026 repurchases of common stock totaled $560.5 million. Source
  • Cash, investments and debt at year-end: At June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $1,031.1 million and short-term investments were $906.5 million. Convertible senior notes totaled $1,506.1 million net, of which $123.1 million was current, and credit facility borrowings were $330.0 million. Source
  • Diluted share count declined: Diluted shares used for non-GAAP per-share figures were 111.2 million in the quarter, against 116.8 million a year earlier. Source

Fiscal 2027 guidance

  • FY27 guidance covers Q1 and full year: Guidance was given for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and the full year, covering total revenue, core revenue, rewards expense, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS. Source
  • Rewards expense added to guidance: Rewards expense guidance is provided for both periods in anticipation of the presentation change. Total and core revenue guidance is stated before deducting rewards expense. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS excludes future buybacks: Non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance does not include future share repurchases, because their per-share impact is not reasonably estimable. Source

Strategy, AI and leadership

  • AI-native solutions for the Fortune 5 million: Management said the structural changes made position the company to develop and deliver AI-native solutions for the Fortune 5 million. Source
  • Rewards netted from revenue, not S&M: Rewards expense will be netted from core and total revenue instead of recorded in sales and marketing. Management said this better reflects Spend and Expense economics and aligns with industry practice. Source
  • Integrated platform covers finance workflows: The company describes an integrated platform covering AP, AR, expenses, forecasting and procurement, with AI used to deliver its strategic finance capabilities. Source
  • Chief Revenue Officer welcomed: Jonathan Leaf joined as Chief Revenue Officer, leading the global revenue organization across sales, marketing, embedded partnerships and customer experience. Source

Coming up, as management said on 19 August 2026

  • Path to meaningful GAAP profitability: Management said the company enters fiscal 2027 on a clear path to meaningful GAAP profitability, with focus, accountability and alignment to sustain it. Source
  • Presentation change starts with Q1 FY27 report: The planned netting of rewards expense from revenue begins with the quarterly report for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Businesses using solutions Source479,300 at June 30, 2026
Subscription revenue, fourth quarter Source$76.2 million, up 11%
Subscription revenue, fiscal 2026 Source$293.5 million, up 8%

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The company describes the presentation change as planned, with the guidance given in anticipation of it. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.